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The Eastern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has disclosed that two more cases of Dengue Fever have been recorded, bringing the total number to 11.

On July 14, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) announced an outbreak of Dengue Fever, a form of clinical malaria, in several districts of the Eastern Region. According to the GHS, nine cases had initially been confirmed after samples were sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR).

Initially recorded in three districts and municipalities, the disease has now spread to five districts: Birim Central, Birim North, Akyemansa, Birim South, and Achiase.

At a news conference in the regional capital Koforidua, the Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Winfred Ofosu, revealed that the number of cases is likely to increase. He added that the directorate is still awaiting results from 57 additional samples sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research.

“A total of 11 cases have been confirmed by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. The region is expecting feedback from 57 more samples that are being worked on. The region is currently managing 103 suspected cases. So, I am sure many of you have the information that, initially, it was 9. Some tests were done, and two turned out to be positive,” he stated.

Dr. Ofosu assured the public of the readiness of the Ghana Health Service in combating the disease and urged people living in the affected districts to report to the nearest health facilities if they exhibit symptoms of Dengue Fever.

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